Shurrery
Long Cairn (Neolithic)(Possible), Site (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Shurrery
Classification Long Cairn (Neolithic)(Possible), Site (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Tota An Dranndain
Canmore ID 7720
Site Number ND05NW 33
NGR ND 0395 5800
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/7720
- Council Highland
- Parish Reay
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND05NW 33 0395 5800.
A low mound measuring some 37 x 10m oriented NNE and set upon the flood plain of the Forss river. It has internal divisions 3, 15, 20, and 28m from the SW end. Joined to the NE end is a structure 15 x 10m.
The mound resembles a long cairn, but it is uncertain whether the C-shaped enclosure at the NE end is original to its conception or is a later structure.
R J Mercer 1985.
Not a long cairn, but a line of house foundations, yards and enclosure.
Visited by A S Henshall 11 July 1987.
